At a minimum, welders need PPE that protects against the specific hazards of the job, including heat, flames, sparks, molten metal, UV and infrared radiation, sharp edges and, depending on the work being carried out, fumes and grinding hazards. For most welding applications, appropriate protective clothing, welding gloves, eye and…
When it comes to arc welding, Kemppi is a name that stands out. For over 70 years, this Finnish company has been at the forefront of the industry, constantly pushing boundaries to improve welding quality and efficiency. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, Kemppi’s solutions are designed…
In April this year, Rapid will be 35 years old, and so much has changed since brothers Roy, an Aircraft Approved Welder, and Rob, a Ministry Approved Senior Design Engineer, started the company from scratch in 1990. Back then, Rapid sold equipment from companies such as Norman Butters, T &…
This month we are covering Kemppi welding products in particular their Minarc series. Read about all the benefits of the 180, 200, 220 and T223 ACDC GM TIG Welder available now from Rapid. The Kemppi Minarc Range Kemppi have been producing welders since 1949, setting new standards in welding innovation, quality, and…
Introducing Minarc T 223 ACDC GM Weld and Clean with One Machine 2024 marks 75 years since Kemppi began setting new standards in welding innovation, quality, and technological advancement, and there are no plans for them to stop anytime soon! As an Official UK Supplier of Kemppi products since Rapid’s inception 34 years ago,…
Firstly, thank you.We would like to say a huge thank you to all our customers and friends who reached out to us after learning about Gary passing away. Your thoughts, anecdotes and memories were a pleasure to receive and reflected how respected and highly regarded Gary was. Welding Wizardry We’ve…
Prepping for Our Open House Event By the time you read this, our Open House Event will have been and gone, but we’d like to share with you some of the preparations and undertakings involved in throwing Rapid’s doors open to the public, and also our exciting plans for the future. For…
Christmas Closure Rapid will be having a break over the festive period and will be closing at 12pm on Friday December 22nd 2023 and re-opening at 8am on Tuesday January 2nd 2024. Of course, our wonderful website will be available for you to place orders during this time, which will then be dispatched from January 2nd onwards. So, with only 16 work days from now until…